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A landmark history of witchcraft and witches in the British Isles, from a respected expert on the occult. Alters our picture of who witches were and why people employed them, but also tried to suppress them.

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The history of alchemy traced from its earliest roots through to its influence in modern-day science.

The story of violent ghost phenomena through the ages.

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Maxwell-Stuart charts the progress of witch hunters

New translations of primary documents of a crucial period in the development of attitudes to witchcraft.>

New translations of primary documents of a crucial period in the development of attitudes to witchcraft.>

Magic and witchcraft have been believed in, and practised, from ancient times through to the present day, frequently as an expected companion to the official religion. It is, however, important not to fall into the trap of thinking of these beliefs as being a monolithic set of tenets and practises. The aim of this book is to provide students with insight into the way in which people in the early modern period framed their ideas abouth the 'Cr...

For nearly two millennia the popes have not only shaped the course of one of the world's great religions, but have also played a part--sometimes a dominant one--in the history of Europe. This book examines the lives, deeds, and misdeeds of the 264 popes, from St. Peter to John Paul II. 300 illustrations, 100 in color.